Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CA 6161600
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
SELF CONTROLA Side Runout Groove, etched
RUNNING AWAYB Side Runout Groove, etched
Vinyl pressings
Self Control
by RAF · 1984
33 pressings14 countriesItalo-DiscoElectronic
Self Control was first pressed on vinyl in 1984. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Self Control
32 pressings came out in 1984, the album's first year, in 14 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CRE A 4223
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CICRE A 4223 - 1N - 14-2-84 - DD - [cgd logo]A-side run-out etching
CICRE A 4223 - 2N - 14-2-84 - DD - [cgd logo]B-side run-out etching
CI CRE A 4223-1NA-side label
CI CRE A 4223-2NB-side label
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CRE A 4223
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
CICRE A 4223 - 1N - 14-2-84 - DD - [cgd logo]A-side run-out etching
CICRE A 4223 - 2N - 14-2-84 - DD - [cgd logo]B-side run-out etching
CI CRE A 4223-1NA-side label
CI CRE A 4223-2NB-side label
Italy
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CA 6161600
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo
- Runout / matrix
SELF CONTROLA Side Runout Groove
RUNNING AWAYB Side Runout Groove
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 324
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM
- Runout / matrix
CART.324.A-1 *MT*Runout etched side A
CART.324.B-1 *MT*Runout etched side B
UK
1984- Label and catalog number
- Carrere CART 324
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM · Blue Transparent
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 33 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s32 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Brazil | Carrere 301.7074 / RGE 301.7074First year7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM | 7", Single, 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1984 | Ecuador | Carrere 112-0111First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 8.338 / Carrere 8338First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 13 401 / Carrere 13401First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 8.338 / Carrere 8338First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | France | Carrere 13 401 / Carrere 13401First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Germany | Carrere 821 328-7First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1984 | Greece | Carrere 052-2000896First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Carrere CA 6161600First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Carrere CRE A 4223First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Italy | Carrere CA 6161600First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Maxi-Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1984 | Italy | Carrere CRE A 4223First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1984 | Madagascar | Disques Carrere 13 401First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Carrere TC-15First year12", 45 RPM, Single | 12", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1984 | Mexico | Carrere TC-15First year12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 12", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Italy | Sugar Music 80594822646007", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc | 7", Limited Edition, Picture Disc, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Picture disc |
Tracklist
- Self Control
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Self Control are there?
33 vinyl pressings of Self Control are listed here, from 14 countries, released between 1984 and 2024.
When was Self Control first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1984, in Italy, UK, US, Germany and more. One of them is Carrere CA 6161600.
How do I tell if my copy of Self Control is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CA 6161600, CRE A 4223, CART 324, CAR 324) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, SELF CONTROL and RUNNING AWAY. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Self Control on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.